nebulizer

 
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛbjʊlʌɪzə/
(also nebuliser)

noun

  • a device for producing a fine spray of liquid, used for example for inhaling a medicinal drug: he needs to use a nebulizer to get drugs and oxygen to his lungs

Derivatives

nebulize

(also nebulise) verb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin nebula 'mist' + -izer (see -ize)